1/12/07
Vocabulary Quiz
Today you are to complete the following two tasks
In the media center.
1. log on to aheffernan.wikispaces.com
username is:1st three letters of last name + center
password: same as username
2. Write a research page as described on page 371.
Choose one misunderstood individual
Or an original thinker who followed their
Heart/dreams
a. brief background history
b. explain what idea/event caused them to
be misunderstood/different
c. explain what was the outcome/effect of
their originality.
Or write a poem as described on page 371 of you textbook.
1/17/07
List some of the warning signs indicating that a personal interest may be turning into an obsession.
Or
Write ½ page explaining an obsession that you or someone else developed. What were the consequences of the obsession?

1/22/07
Continue watching Moby Dick.

1/24/07
Give three specific events that prove Ahab is obsessed with killing the white whale.

What were the potential consequences associated with each of these three events?
2/5/07
Read pages 380-1
Answer Critical Thinking questions 1,2,3 on page 381.
2/16/07

Review page 389
Reflective Essay.
1) Describes personal experiences or pivotal events and conveys his/her feelings about these events or experiences.

(Describe event and explain its significance to you)

*Use specific details/examples
*Write with personal tone

Choose a topic from personal effects at home or from list on page 390.